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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, July 30-August 5, 2015 CHERYL HERRIN Cheryl Herrin, 52, of Ellenboro, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015. She was preced- ed in death by her par- ents, Robert and Ruby Thompson. Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Martin and husband Ken of Fayetteville, Tina Stafford and husband Brian of Mobile, Alabama, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Rober and husband Randy of Rutherfordton and Wilma Hardin and husband Randy of Forest City; one brother, Joe Thompson of Rutherfordton. No formal services will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. M c K i n n e y - L a n d r e t h & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serv- ing the Herrin family. DOROTHY RUCELL SNYDER SHERRILL "Rucell" Snyder Sherrill, age 83 last living child of the late Forney C. and Ila Waters Snyder, formerly of Rutherford County and Longwood, Florida passed away Monday, July 06, 2015. She was born on September 07, 1931 in Rutherfordton, NC, grow- ing up as the third of five children. After graduating from RS Central High in 1949 she attended Kings Business College grad- uating with a degree in business. Her love for cooking and sharing that gift was a joy to all who knew her. Her strong faith and unconditional love are how she will be remem- bered. In addition to her parents; former spouse Ralph Sherrill, son Pete Sherrill, sisters Lucille Snyder Shehan, Phyllis Snyder Bosworth, broth- ers Jack Waters Snyder and Stanley Gene Snyder preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Steve Sherrill of Vero Beach, Florida, three grandsons Adam, Ben, and Chris (Nicole) Sherrill of Indiana, niec- es Sharon Shehan Parton (Stan) of Lilburn, Georgia, Barbara Shehan Sprouse of Forest City, North Carolina, Debbie Shehan Sipe (Steve) of Lincolnton, North Carolina and neph- ew William Brett Bosworth of Massachusetts. A graveside memori- al service to honor the life of Rucell was held at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery, Rutherfordton, NC with Stan Parton and Steve officiating. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. JAXTON LEE BRANCH Jaxton Lee Branch, infant son of Vanessa L. Loriquer of Rutherfordton and Matt Branch of Forest City, was carried by an angel into the presence of Jesus on Monday, July 20, 2015. In addition to his par- ents, he is survived by his twin brother, Maddox Lee Branch; maternal grandparents, Steve and Vivian Jones of Forest City and Yves Loriquer of Citrus County, FL; paternal grandparents, Chris and Myra Branch of Forest City; two aunts, Leslie Lyda of Ellenboro and Madison Branch of Forest City; three uncles, Justin Loriquer and wife, Samantha of England, Tyler Jones of Rutherfordton, Ryan Branch and wife, Tammy of Cliffside. He is also sur- vived by three cousins. A graveside service was conducted at the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Matheny officiat- ing. Memorial donations are suggested to the New Bethel Baptist Church, 223 New Bethel Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043 Services are being provided by Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services. ELDON W. SMITH Eldon Wayne Smith, came into this world on March 25, 1929, born the fourth child of William Wade and Bessie Dobbins Smith and spent his child- hood in Alexander, now called Forest City. He passed away July 23, 2015. Eldon was always busy at work of some kind, as a young man he shined shoes at a local Barber Shop, worked for Holland's Grocery Store, had a paper route and drove a school bus for the county school system. He graduated from Cool Springs High School in the Class of 1947 and served his country in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. He then went to work for Duke Power Company in Cliffside where he was Chief Clerk of the office for twenty years. On June 8, 1951 he married Doris Jeanne Smith, the girl next door and their union brought them two sons, Stephen F. Smith and Kent B. Smith. Eldon was a loving husband and a wonderful father as always wanted to do something for some- one else. He enjoyed comput- ers later in life and this became his hobby after retiring from Interior Design in Surfside Beach, SC. He and Doris moved to the beach and lived there for fourteen years. They now reside in Hendersonville, NC and just celebrated sixty-four years of marriage. He will be missed and remem- bered as a true southern gentleman. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris, two sons, Stephen F. Smith of Forest City and his children, Cassie Smith and Laura Smith both of Asheville, Kent B. Smith and his wife Tami, Rutherfordton, and their two children, Heather Smith and husband Jeff Brugelman of Atlanta, GA and Brannon Smith of Forest City, and one great-grandson, Elijah Thompson of Asheville, NC, and sister Eris Allen of Rutherfordton as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Four Season's Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. The Padgett and King Mortuary of Forest City is in charge of arrange- ments. BLANCHE CURETON PONDER Blanche Cureton Ponder, age 82, of Bostic, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Born April 30, 1933 in Newport, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Jess Cureton and Nanney Bell Whitlock Cureton. She worked for Cone Mills most her life and was a longtime member of Trinity Wesleyan Church of Forest City. Blanche loved spending time with her family and taking care of her animals. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Junior Ponder; son, Robert Marshall Ponder, Sr.; four brothers, Calvin, Red, James and Ralph Cureton; two sisters, Goldie Mae Cureton, Mary Elizabeth Cureton and grandson, Brian Ponder. Survivors include daughter, Barbara Conner and husband, Gene of Lake Lure; two sons, Bill Ponder and wife, Chris of Rutherfordton and David Ponder and wife, Jenis of Bostic; one sis- ter, Imogene Miller of Newport, TN; three broth- ers, William Cureton and wife, June of Marion, Fred Cureton of Arizona and Lloyd Cureton of Fletcher, NC; daughter-in-law, Peggy Hardin Ponder of Bostic. She is also sur- vived by thirteen grand- children, Jamie Luckadoo, Chance Conner, Jesse Conner, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Ray Jr. Ponder, David Eric Ponder, Robyn Renee Ponder, Steven Eric Ponder, Amy Claire Moore, Adam Earle Ponder, Carol Williams, Michael Ray Ponder, Robert Marshall Ponder, Jr.; twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grand- child. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Larry Segers and Reverend Allen Hall officiating. Interment fol- lowed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorial donations are suggested to the Trinity Wesleyan Church, 291 Harmon Street, Forest City, NC 28043 Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. JIMMY LEWIS HUTCHINS Jimmy Lewis Hutchins age 71 of Forest City, NC passed away July 23, 2015. Jimmy was the son of the late Creed and Ruth Lee Lewis Hutchins. Jimmy worked in the textile industry, and was a native to Rutherford Co. Jimmy was preced- ed in death by his sister Hazel Turner. Survivors include two brothers, Roy Hutchins of Spindale, and Billy Hutchins of Forest City. Five Sisters Jessie Flowe of Forest City, Margaret Jackson of Forest City, Mildred Ridings of Asheville, Dorothy Heavener of Caroleen, and Evelyn Butler of Bostic, many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with the Dr. Joseph Flowe officiating. Burial was pri- vate. Donations may be made to Hospice POB 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. MAYNARD LINDBURG "BUB" VICKERS Maynard Lindburg "Bub" Vickers, of Chesnee, SC went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 22, 2015. A native of Cherokee County, he was the found- er and owner of Vickers Auto Parts for over 50 years, attended Chesnee Wesleyan Church, & enjoyed hunting, fishing working at the family busi- ness & spending time with his family & grand and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by the love of his life for 54 years, Ada Horne Vickers & eight brothers & sisters. Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Lori Vickers, Lisa Vickers Sperling Churchill & hus- band Tim, Lane Vickers Cash & husband Timmy all of Chesnee; sons, Ronnie Vickers, Dennis Vickers & wife Vickie all of Chesnee; brothers, Samuel & Sherman Vickers both of Stanley; sister, Shirley West of Stanley; his beloved grandchildren & great-grandchildren, Julie Vinesett, Jake Sperling, Jesse Sperling, Jada Churchill, Trevor Cash, Tori Cash, Talon Cash, Addie Vinesett & Layla Vinesett. Funeral services were held at New Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial followed in Springhill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were: Duke Short, Michael Cole, Steve Horton, Horace Watkins, Jeff Vinesett & Timmy Cash. M c K i n n e y - L a n d r e t h & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serv- ing the Vickers family. J T GROVER BAILEY JT Bailey, age 55, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. He was the son of the late Thurman Bailey & the late Janie Bailey. He is also survived by his wife: Bertha Bailey. Five Sisters: Rose Ann Thompson, Denise Gilbert, Jackie Stafford, Connie Wallace, Marie Burnett. One Brother: Willie Bailey. Graveside memorial service was held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Polk County with Rev. Todd Laughter and Jerry Laughter officiating. McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. ©Community First Media Community First Media It was a day that started out like every other day. You were going through your daily routine and suddenly in just a brief moment the world as you knew it would be altered forever. It could be a phone call in the middle of the night, a knock on the door or a doctor giving you the news, but there is no doubt that the news of the death of a loved one will change your life. At fi rst you say to yourself, "surely someone has made a mistake, it can't be true." We hold on to the last thread of our own reality and then comes the painful truth. "They are really gone." Emotional numbness begins to fl ood our world, we can't think straight. We begin to bargain with God and in our hearts we are screaming, "Why is this happening to me?" In the midst of our sadness, we begin to prioritize life. What was important to us just a few minutes ago doesn't seem that needful anymore. Our vision of the world and its value system is clearer than it has ever been. Our jobs, possessions and daily pursuits seem so trivial compared to what has just happened. Self- imposed guilt begins to take over, "I should have sent that card, or called more often." We lose our appetite for those things we once craved. The minutes seem like hours and days turn into months. The world has literally stopped spinning. The idea of living another day is like climbing Mount Everest. Our despondency turns into depression and we wonder, "Is this ever going to end?" All the while your soul is gasping for oxygen. With that gasping for hope, comes a ray of sunshine. The pain is still there but its throbbing subsides long enough for you to realize that life and living are still there. Sometimes you make yourself do what needs to be done, and with each step of purpose comes a new reality that life can be good again. You will never forget the day that your world changed, but with each new day comes the opportunity to honor the one you loved by living your life with faith, hope and love. You will learn to walk again. It just takes time and courage, but it will happen. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder WALKING AGAIN "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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